Skilled Nursing Culinary Director

Optalis • Allen Park, MI

5h

About The Position

The Skilled Nursing Culinary Director oversees the culinary team and food-service operations to provide residents with nutritious, appealing, and cost-efficient meals. The role provides guidance and operational oversight for center food and dining programs, including nutrition, dining services, program development and implementation, costs, and regulatory and quality compliance.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in a professional kitchen under the direction of a Chef, or culinary schooling.
• 2–5 years of experience in a Food Service Manager or Supervisor capacity.
• Purchasing and inventory management skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.
• Adaptability and change-management skills.
• Customer-service and problem-solving skills.
• Integrity and confidentiality.
• Dependability.
• Organizational skills.
• Customer-service orientation.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods and use a computer.
• Ability to lift 5–50 lbs occasionally.

Nice To Haves

• Culinary schooling.
• Healthcare or long-term care accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Implement the organization’s dietary and nutritional policies and procedures at the center in compliance with federal, state, local, and organizational regulations, and oversee and inspect food and food preparation.
• Oversee meal production as assigned, ensuring quantities align with the menu, recipes, and number of people served.
• Troubleshoot operational, staffing, and training issues, and recommend solutions, changes, and modifications.
• Maintain accurate files and records for audits and surveys.
• Participate in food-safety and sanitation programs to meet Federal and State Health Department requirements, assist with departmental quality-assurance audits, and model safe food-handling and sanitation practices.
• Review resident diet information and care plans and, when necessary, discuss appropriate changes with residents, families, and the interdisciplinary team.
• Meet regularly with management and project teams to review status, issues, and innovations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed